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 Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
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07/11/16 04:54 PM
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Gonzo89
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My outboard has been having troubles recently. It's a 72' two stroke johnson 50hp. It is bogging down and running about 8mph at full throttle. If you drop the throttle below 1/2 it'll just die and won't start again unless you use starter fluid. Which I try not to do...I'm looking for a trustworthy, LEO friendly boat mechanic that isn't going to bend me over backwards lol. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks guys!
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/11/16 07:00 PM
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flyrodphil
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Sounds like the carbs to me.
Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, he'll be gone every weekend.
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/11/16 07:15 PM
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Bassthumb: Phill's Guide Svc
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rebuild carbs...problem solved. your floats are bad or your needles have issues. do the gaskets while your in there. fuel filters as well. plugs. then your good.
i imagine it is also hard starting and smoking like #$!!
What is LEO??
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/11/16 07:22 PM
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Cast
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Cast ![[Linked Image]](http://winsounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Longhorn-Logo.png) I have a short attention spa
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/11/16 07:25 PM
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Gonzo89
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Ok, I will rebuild the carbs then. I have the kit and I've done it before. Thanks for the information guys!
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/13/16 02:09 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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Ok, I will rebuild the carbs then. I have the kit and I've done it before. Thanks for the information guys! thanks for serving the community.. be safe man! prayers to all you guys and gals.
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Re: Anybody know a good, LEO friendly, outboard mechanic near mid cities?
[Re: Gonzo89]
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07/13/16 02:51 PM
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bronco71
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I would also upgrade the fuel lines, ethanol destroys the old rubber hoses
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